noun🔗ShareA varying measure of capacity, usually being a quarter of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons."The homebrewer carefully measured out the hops needed for a firkin of ale, knowing it would fill nine imperial gallons. "amountunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc."The farmer sold a firkin of butter at the market. "materialutensilitemfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds."The farmer sold a firkin of butter at the market, weighing a total of 56 pounds. "amountbusinesscommerceunitfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
